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Kaira Looro
Architecture Competition
2019 Edition

Peace Pavilion
In memory of the innocent
victims of war in Africa

Introduction 3
Theme 4
The conflicts in Africa 5
Project site 6
The project 9
Objective 10
Calendar and deadlines 10
Registration 10
Prizes 11
Materials 11
Assessment criteria 12
Faq 13
Rules 13
Reason for disqualification 14
Note and conditions 14
Jury & Scientific Commitee 16
Supported project 18
Kaira Looro 19
Sponsor & partner 21

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INTRODUCTION
“Peace is a dream, it can become a reali-
ty, but to build it we must be capable of
dreaming.” (Nelson Mandela)
Intercultural hostility and the exploita-
tion of resources on the African con-
tinent have triggered a succession of
armed conflicts resulting in millions of
innocent lives lost and refugees seeking
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hope in a better life elsewhere. Commu-
nities annihilated. Villages and cities torn
to the ground. Nations in chaos.
Remembering the victims through the
universal value of peace can help to lay
the foundation for the creation of an in-
clusive and cohesive society. Contem-
plation, memory, and compassion are
the values that commemorative archi-
tecture must convey in order to build a
better world.
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THEME
The area in question was scarred by the
Casamance conflicts which, despite ha-
ving ended approximately a decade ago,
left an indelible stain on the communi-
ty’s memory. Villages were burned to the
ground and many families were forced
to flee to other countries or cities in se-
arch of safety.
As in the case of the aforementioned con-
flict, many are the humanitarian disasters
that, due to cultural or religious differen-
ces or in an effort to grab Africa’s resour-
ces, have caused millions of deaths and
created innumerable refugees. Many of
these conflicts, despite their devastation,
are ignored by the international com-
munity and occasionally, due to the lack
of communication on the African conti-
nent, remain unknown even among Afri-
can communities themselves.
Past events, albeit tragic, must inspire us
to build a world based on peace, equali-
ty, and solidarity.
Commemorating the victims of African
wars through the value of peace is a fun-
damental step in building an inclusive
and cohesive society, so that such events
may never be repeated in the future.
The focus of this competition is to cre-
ate a pavilion for the promotion of uni-
versal peace which inspires contempla-
tion, reflection, and prayer for those who
unjustly lost their lives.
The architecture of the pavilion must
create a multifunctional space in which
it will be possible to mount permanent
and temporary exhibits by artists who
share the values of peace and historical
memory, but also a place where indivi-
duals can retrace and learn about Afri-
ca’s history through photographs and
documents. Knowledge and sharing
are essential elements for transforming
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the pavilion into a beacon of awareness.
Furthermore, an area will be created in
which to contemplate what happened,
by praying for the victims or reflecting
on the past, immersed in a metaphysical
space that gives proper significance to
memory.
The pavilion will be open to the public
and accessible to everyone. It will respect
all cultures, genders, and religions.
THE CONFLICTS IN AFRICA
Many African countries have been de-
vastated by internal conflicts stemming
from the exploitation of resources as well
as from ethnic and religious disputes.
29 states and 253 guerilla-militias (terro-
rist-separatist-anarchic groups) are cur-
rently involved in armed conflicts around
the continent. Among the African coun-
tries currently at war are Mali, Nigeria, the
Central African Republic, the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Soma-
lia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, and South Sudan;
these conflicts continue to kill thousands
of people and create countless refugees.
The African continent has been scarred
by past conflicts that caused the deaths
of millions of civilians. The following is a
short list.
- War in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (formerly Zaire), (1998 – 2003). This
was the largest war in recent African hi-
story. It involved 8 African countries and
approximately 25 armed groups and for
this reason is sometimes known as the
“African World War”. The war and its con-
sequences caused approximately 5.4 mil-
lion deaths.
- Civil War in Sudan (1984 – 2005). This
war developed as a continuation of the
first Sudanese civil war which lasted from
1955 to 1972. With 1.9 million deaths and
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4 million refugees, it was one of the bloo-
diest wars since WWII.
- Civil War in Angola (1975 - 2002). This
civil war was essentially a power strug-
gle between liberal factions immediately
after decolonisation. The conflict caused
approximately 500,000 civilian casualties.
- Genocide in Rwanda (April 1994 – July
1994). Over the course of about 100 days
approximately one million people were
slaughtered and killed. An inter-ethnic
clash was the root cause of the conflict.
- Civil War in Mozambique (1977 – 1992).
This war caused approximately one mil-
lion deaths.
The Casamance Conflict
One of the continent’s many conflicts took
place in the Casamance region, south of
Senegal, the area which is the focus of the
theme of this competition.
The years following Senegal’s indepen-
dence (1960) and those shortly before the
drought (1965) were characterised by vio-
lent clashes led by a group of separatists
and outlaws fighting for the Casamance
region’s independence from the rest of
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Senegal. This group demanded the use
of their own land to increase the wealth
of their economy. The parties were ne-
ver actually identified, but some of the
most patriotic and non-peaceful ethnic
groups in the area joined the movement,
giving rise to violent clashes that caused
approximately 5,000 deaths and left more
than 20,000 displaced and emigrating to
Guinea and Gambia. In the first decade of
the new millennium, the war gained mo-
mentum, with countless homicides, at-
tacks, kidnappings, and fires set in remote
villages, primarily near the frontier. In 2004
a peace treaty was signed and in the fol-
lowing years the clashes declined as the
movement and the outlaws were never
able to acquire the support of the popu-
lation or its local ethnic groups.
Today, thankfully, there is an atmosphere
of peace and harmony.
Sources: UN, Global Conflict Tracker, Save
the Children, Guerre nel Mondo, UNHCR,
Doctors Without Borders, Wikipedia.
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PROJECT SITE
Sedhiou
The Casamance region, to the south of
Senegal, is named for the Casamance
River, which cuts across the administra-
tive regions of Ziguinchor, Kolda, and
Sedhiou. The capital of this last region is
the designated project area. The city of
Sedhiou itself has approximately 22,000
inhabitants, with a total of 420,000 in the
entire region, scattered about in nume-
rous villages.
The primary ethnic groups are: Mandinka,
Balantes, Diolas, Fula, Creol, Diahankey,
and Mancangne. The Mandinka group is
culturally characterised by the presence
of the Griot, a figure that promotes Afri-
can culture and recounts its historical
events with the help of a musical instru-
ment called a Kora.
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As in the rest of Senegal, there are two
primary seasons in Sedhiou: the dry se-
ason, from November to May, and the
rainy season, from June to October, with
approximately 1000-1150 mm/year of
rainfall. During the dry season tempera-
tures vary between 33° C and 45° C. Due
to the recent drought, agricultural and
fishing activities have decreased consi-
derably, thus affecting families’ food sta-
bility.
The most well-developed financial sec-
tor in Sédhiou is agriculture. The primary
crops are: millet, corn, rice, sweet pota-
toes, manioc, peanuts, mango, oranges,
cashews, papaya, lettuce, carrots, and
tomatoes. Despite this variety of food re-
sources, the lack of infrastructure preven-
ts producers from being able to expand
their markets.
The healthcare system is wholly insuffi-
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cient. In the entire Sedhiou region there
is only one hospital with few operating
rooms and relatively little specialised per-
sonnel. In the rest of the region heath and
first aid centres are disconnected from
each other. The healthcare system’s lack
of organisation has a strong impact on
child mortality (82%) and life expectan-
cy (65 years) in the region. Poor hygiene
is one of the primary causes of illness.
Most of the population drinks water from
non-purified and hand-constructed wel-
ls, with subsequent problems of dysen-
tery and related illnesses. Malaria is one
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of the most widespread diseases in the
region.
The illiteracy rate is about 50%, due in no
small part to the lack of roads and tran-
sportation and to the low affordability of
secondary schools.
The subsoil is characterised by a reddish
laterite stone and by alternating layers of
white sand and clay.
The primary forms of art in the region are
music, dance, and dress making. There
are also other minor activities related to
artisan crafts.
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The lot
The project area is located along the
bank of the Casamance River, on predo-
minantly clay terrain and with a minimal
slope. The lot is immersed in the the sur-
rounding environment and natural land-
scape. It is bordered by the river on one
side and the city on the other.
The surrounding area is in expansion
and characterised by the presence of
an unauthorised street market, the city’s
main market, and various offices, as well
as by the “Chambre de Métier”, which
constantly hosts institutional meetings.
Between the Chambre and the market lay
the ruins of the old colony’s government
headquarters with annexed blockhouse,
today in a state of neglect. During colo-
nial occupation the city of Sedhiou was
the capital of Casamance.
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The lot is partially bordered by some
rice paddies located at the corner of the
road along the river (Rue Corniche), whi-
ch connects the riverbank to one of the
city’s main squares, where the market is
located. Standing out in the surrounding
landscape are three large kapok trees
(these days somewhat rare in the city)
which, according to ancient tradition,
may have mystical meaning.
From the riverbank it is possible to cross
the river in a pirogue to reach the main
settlements.
Not far from the project area, in the mid-
dle of Casamance River, is Devil’s Island,
thus called by colonial explorers becau-
se of the mystical events that took place
there. In fact, the island was once a place
of spiritual retreat.
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THE PROJECT
The “Peace Pavilion” project in the city of
Sedhiou aims to be a reference point for
raising awareness among local and inter-
national communities, a space in which
to promote and foster peace, a structure
that is contemplative and multifunctio-
nal, capable of providing the region with
an identity through the values of memory
and solidarity.
The challenge is to design an architecture
that commemorates the countless lives
lost in Africa’s wars and that gives material
shape to the significance of peace, with
respect for the environment and for local
traditions. Contestants will have to convey
this theme through a unique and striking
design that also integrates itself within the
context, creating a structure that is desti-
ned to become a symbol of memory for
the entire continent, capable of bringing
humility and awareness to the landscape,
both culturally and thematically.
The architecture will need to respect the
following characteristics:
- Maximum area of the floor plan - 300
square meters;
- Maximum height allowed - 7 meters;
- Have three primary areas dedicated to
exhibition, contemplation, and spreading
awareness;
- Have a room dedicated to storage/study;
- Be committed to operating in an affor-
dable and sustainable way;
- Favour the use of natural materials obtai-
ned from the surrounding areas and the
potential reuse of scrap material;
- Incorporate the reuse and preservation
of water resources;
- Optimise the building’s acoustics to fa-
vour the creation of quiet and contempla-
tive spaces;
- Not exceed €15,000 in cost of materials
(see attachments);
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The three primary areas must perform the
following functions:
- Exhibition. An area will be dedicated to
hosting permanent or temporary artistic
works that share the pavilion’s values and
objectives. The pieces may be of any kind
and any size.
- Contemplation. To remember and pay
respect to the victims there must be an
area dedicated to prayer and contempla-
tion. People of all genders, cultures, and
religions must be able to use the area, al-
lowing everyone to meditate according to
their own religious and cultural customs.
- Spreading Awareness. This area must
house an exhibit that retraces and teaches
the history of the conflicts, helping people
to understand the causes through photo-
graphs and documents which are perma-
nently on display, as well as through mee-
tings and seminars.
The construction materials available on
site or in the nearby area are: clay bricks
(measuring on average 20x40x15cm),
cement bricks (measuring on average
20x40x15cm), sheet metal, straw, irregular
laterite stones, shells, sand, wood beams,
wood planks, clay, palm leaves, and bam-
boo (limited availability). These materials
can be imported from abroad or from large
urban centres, with a subsequent increase
in construction costs. The cost of the basic
materials is provided in the attachments.
For the cost of materials not included on
the list, one can refer to their average cost
on the international market.
All of the documentation necessary for the
development of the project is available in
the ‘download’ section of the website. All
of the images are Copyright protected
and can be used exclusively within the
scope of this competition.
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OBJECTIVE
The objective of this contest is to crea-
te a symbolic structure commemorating
the victims of the African wars, one that
can spread awareness among local and
international communities, creating a
commemorative and educational space,
with respect for the environment and for
local traditions. The architecture must be
capable of promoting the culture of pe-
ace.
The winning project will be donated to
the Balouo Salo Non-Profit Organisation,
which will share it with consultants from
the sector, with the communities, and
with Sedhiou’s institutions in an effort
to evaluate the feasibility of its realisa-
tion through a workshop, a cooperative
project in collaboration with organisa-
tions, institutions, and NPOs, or even by
ministerial decision. The Organisation
can choose whether or not adopt the
entire project or just part of it, reserving
the right to involve the winners during
its construction and to make changes
that respond to certain prerequisites of
financial and technological feasibility, as
well as of integration within the surroun-
ding context according to socio-anthro-
pological parameters. The organisation
also reserves the option to transfer the
project to another site in order to facilita-
te the building process.
In the event that the winning project
does not fulfil the above prerequisites,
the organisation reserves the right to
adopt another winning project, properly
communicating and justifying their deci-
sion to the respective teams and to the
jury.
The competition is organised in order
to contribute financially to the humani-
tarian activities of the Balouo Salo orga-
nisation. All proceeds from the competi-
tion will be donated to said organisation.
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CALENDAR AND DEADLINES
Registration
Early Registration
Open: 18th January 2019
Close: 11st February 2019 (h 23.59 GMT)
Normal Registration
Open: 12nd February 2019
Close: 4th March 2019 (h 23.59 GMT)
Late Registration
Open: 5th March 2019
Close: 31st March 2019 (h 23.59 GMT)
Submission deadline :
18 April 2019 (h 23.59 GMT)
Jury Summoning : 25-28 April 2019
Results announcement: 4 May 2019
Note:
The distinction between “early”, “normal”,
or “late” registration has no bearing on
the submission deadline.
REGISTRATION
The registration fee varies depending on
the team’s registration period, as indica-
ted below:
Early registration - 60€/team
Normal registration - 90€/team
Late registration - 120€/team
How to apply:
The registration process is as follows:
• visit www.kairalooro.com;
• go to the competition’s registration
area;
• fill in the required fields to complete
your team’s registration and pay the re-
quired amount via credit card, debit card,
or PayPal;
• at the end of the registration process
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the first member of the team will recei-
ve a confirmation e-mail with the team
code to be used for participating in the
competition and the link to which the fi-
nal design must be uploaded prior to the
established deadline.
Check your “spam” folder in the event
that the e-mail is not received.
We recommend completing the sub-
mission process comfortably in advance
of the deadline.
PRIZES
1st PRIZE
€4,000 for reimbursement of costs
Internship at the Kengo Kuma & Associa-
tes studio in Tokyo
Construction of design
Publication in the competition’s official
book, in magazines, and in exhibitions
Certificate
2nd PRIZE
€1,000 for reimbursement of costs
Publication in the competition’s official
book, in magazines, and in exhibitions
Certificate
3rd PRIZE
€500 for reimbursement of costs
Publication in the competition’s official
book, in magazines, and in exhibitions
Certificate
2 HONORABLE MENTIONS
selected by Kengo Kuma & Balouo Salo
€ 150
Publication in the competition’s official
book, in magazines, and in exhibitions
Certificate
5 SPECIAL MENTIONS
Publication in the competition’s official
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book, in magazines, and in exhibitions
Certificate
20 FINALISTS
Publication in the competition’s official
book, in magazines, and in exhibitions
Certificate
All awarded teams will be presented
with an official certificate from the com-
petition.
All awarded projects will be published in
the competition’s official book and on
its website, transmitted to architectural
websites and other architectural contex-
ts, and displayed at architectural events.
The projects may also be published in
national and international architecture
magazines.
N.B. The methods in which the awards
will be distributed are specified in the
conditions.
MATERIALS
Participants will have to submit the fol-
lowing materials:
• one A1 format (841 x 594mm) page in
pdf format, maximum file size of 15 mb,
in English, horizontal orientation.
The page must illustrate:
a. project idea;
b. graphic diagrams (floor plans, sections,
perspective drawings), in a scale and
of a type that adequately describe the
project;
c. 3D views (renderings, sketches, or pho-
tos of a model);
File name: A1_TeamID
(ex. If the group’s “Team ID” is 123456, the
file must be named: A1_123456).
• one statement (only text), A4 paper size,
English language, word or pdf format. In-
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cluding images in the statement is not
allowed.
The statement must provide a brief de-
scription of the:
a. Design idea (maximum 4,000 cha-
racters, not including spaces)
b. Use of materials (maximum 1,000
characters, not including spaces)
c. Construction process (maximum
1,000 characters, not including spaces)
d. Summary estimate of costs (maxi-
mum 500 characters, not including spa-
ces)
File name: A4_TeamID
(ex. If the group’s “Team ID” is 123456, the
file must be named: A4_123456).
• one cover page, pdf format, minimum
size 1920x1080 pixel, 300dpi, horizontal
orientation, maximum file size 15 mb.
The cover must show an image that is
representative of the project (rendering,
sketch, diagram, etc.) as it will become
the project’s icon for exhibits and publi-
cations.
File name: Cover_TeamID
(ex. If the group’s “Team ID” is 123456, the
file must be named: Cover_123456).
The text in the materials must be conci-
se and written exclusively in English. The
materials must not contain names or re-
ferences to the designers. It is mandatory
that the “team ID” appear in the name of
the file as described above. All material
must be sent in the formats indicated.
Materials received in formats other than
those specified will be disqualified, as
indicated in the reasons for disqualifica-
tion.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The projects will be assessed by a jury,
which will consider the following para-
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meters:
1) Architectural quality
Quality of the architectural composition.
Interpretation of the theme with respect
to the the environmental and cultural
context. The project must demonstrate
a sensitive approach to the developing
area.
2) Construction materials and technolo-
gy
Use of natural materials and local resour-
ces for architectural application. Simplifi-
cation of the construction process.
3) Contextualisation
The architecture must integrate with the
urban, environmental, and cultural land-
scape, reinterpreting constructive tradi-
tions from a modern perspective.
Prior to being evaluated by the jury, the
participating projects will be pre-se-
lected by a scientific committee based
on the assessment criteria, adherence to
the prerequisites of the competition, the
techno-financial feasibility of the project,
expository clarity, integration within the
context, and the architectural quality of
the design.
The assignment of special mentions will
be given to those projects that are not
among the top three chosen, that are
among those which ave been pre-se-
lected, and that receive the highest
number of mentions from the jury. The
honourable mentions will be assigned
by the president of the jury, who is ap-
pointed by the organisation and also a
member of the jury itself.
FAQ
For the entire duration of the competi-
tion, up until the deadline for the sub-
mission of materials, as specified in the
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calender, participants may ask for clari-
fications by sending an e-mail to info@
kairalooro.com, within the time frame
established by the official calender.
The organisation will answer contestan-
ts’ questions and publish them in the
“FAQ” section of the competition’s web-
site. The answers will be published in En-
glish. Questions similar to those already
present in the FAQ will not receive an
answer.
RULES
1. Participants must respect the de-
adlines and methods indicated in this
announcement, as well as all of the in-
structions regarding the materials to be
submitted.
2. Participants can be students, gra-
duates, and freelance professionals; it is
not necessary to be an expert in archi-
tectural disciplines or to be on a profes-
sional registry.
3. Participants can organise themsel-
ves into teams or individually.
4. If participating as a team, with a
maximum of 5 members, at least one of
the members must be between the ages
of 18 and 35 (at the time of registration).
For the winning projects, the organisa-
tion will request documentation that
verifies the prerequisites, under penalty
that the prize be annulled.
5. In the case of individual participa-
tion, the contestant must be between
the ages of 18 and 35 (at the time of regi-
stration).
6. There are no restrictions for mem-
bers of any team regarding provenance
from different countries, cities, or univer-
sities.
7. Paying the registration fee allows
for the submission of just one project.
8. It is possible to submit more than
one project by paying more than one re-
gistration fee, determined in accordance
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with the registration deadlines on the
calender. In this case we recommend
changing the project leader.
9. The sum of each cash award in-
cludes transaction fees and taxes and
does not vary according to the number
of team members. It will be paid to the
team’s representative and is intended as
a reimbursement for the costs of partici-
pation in the competition.
10. The award in the form of an in-
ternship is to be given to a maximum of
three members of the same team, pro-
perly enrolled in the competition at the
time of registration. The duration and
period of the internship depends on the
studio’s availability, must be comple-
ted within one year from the end of the
competition, and must take place within
dates established by the host studio, the
contact information of which will be pro-
vided. Travel costs are to be paid by the
winner. The prize cannot be transferred
to an individual that was not a member
of the project’s team.
11. The decisions of the jury and of the
scientific committee are incontestable.
12. Participants are prohibited from
disseminating material related to their
submissions prior to the publication of
the winners.
13. Participants are aware of the hu-
manitarian goals of the initiative and that
their registration fee will go entirely to
the Balouo Salo Association in the form
of a donation.
14. In the event of non-compliance
with the established rules, the partici-
pant and his or her team will be automa-
tically disqualified from the competition
without the possibility of having their re-
gistration fee returned.
15. The authorship of each project will
be attributed in equal measure to each
of the team members.
16. Under no circumstances will the
registration fee be reimbursed.
17. It is not possible to modify the
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composition of the team after having
completed registration.
18. By participating, all contestants
agree to the rules, terms, and conditions
of the competition.
REASONS FOR
DISQUALIFICATION
a. Materials that include text in a langua-
ge other than English.
b. Materials that include names or refe-
rences to the designers. The team ID is
to be used as the team’s indicative refe-
rence.
c. File names that do not adhere to the
format specified in the announcement.
(see “materials”)
d. Incomplete materials or materials that
do not adhere to the specifications pro-
vided in the announcement. (see “mate-
rials”)
e. Materials received within time frames
or via methods other than those speci-
fied in the announcement. (see “calen-
der”)
f. The team does not include at least one
member between the ages of 18 and 35
at the time of registration.
i. Any participant disseminates material
related to his or her team’s submission
prior to the selection of the winners.
NOTES AND CONDITIONS
a. The winning project is considered a
donation to the Balouo Salo Internatio-
nal Organisation, which therefore ac-
quires a perpetual and exclusive license,
with international, permanent, unlimited,
and irrevocable validity, to use, execute,
adapt, modify, publish through any me-
dia outlet, exhibit, reproduce, and distri-
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bute the project (even for marketing and
publicity purposes), perform editorial re-
visions, create new works based on this
one, as well as grant sub-licenses of the
project or portions of it to third parties,
in any way, form, or technology without
limitations on time or location.
b. The subsequent realisation of the win-
ning project will be entrusted to volun-
teers from the Organisation or to third
parties deemed fit, notifying the winners
accordingly.
c. The winning designers are expected
to cooperate with the Organisation in
the event that further documentation is
required for exhibits and/or publications.
d. In the event of construction, the Orga-
nisation reserves the right to make chan-
ges to the project in order to improve
its feasibility and affordability. In no way
does the eventual construction of the
winning project represent an obligation
on the part of the Organisation towards
the winning team or towards third par-
ties.
e. The Organisation reserves the right to
use all submitted projects for exhibits or
publications.
f. The submitted projects must be new
and original and be the intellectual pro-
duct of the participants themselves. Par-
ticipants are prohibited from submitting
projects that do not correspond with the-
se characteristics, therefore relieving the
Balouo Salo Organisation of any respon-
sibility in the event that the submitted
materials are not the intellectual product
of the individual or of the team and that
he, she, or they do not, therefore, have
unlimited rights to the project, including
that of submitting it to the competition
according to the established rules.
g. All necessary and available material for
the competition can be found at www.
kairalooro.com, regardless of whether or
not one has registered in the competi-
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tion. or false personal information.
h. The competition’s organisation reser- n. If the number of projects submitted
ves the right to change dates or other exceeds 500, a pre-selection may take
details exclusively for the purpose of place.
ensuring a better execution of the com- o. By enrolling in the competition, par-
petition, providing advance notice and ticipants accept the terms and rules of
communication through all of the com- participation.
munication channels it has access to.
i. The Balouo Salo Organisation is not re-
sponsible for any malfunctions, technical
difficulties, or failure to receive materials.
In an effort to avoid overburdening the
system, participants are invited to com-
plete the registration process and to
upload their projects comfortably in ad-
vance of the deadline and to notify the
organisers of any potential technical is-
sues.
j. The processing of participants’ personal
information, performed both manually
and via computer, is only within the sco-
pe of participation in the competition,
in compliance with applicable laws in-
cluding Legislative Decree 196/03 and
ss.mm. on the part of the Balouo Salo Or-
ganisation, which will process the infor-
mation as sole Data Controller. Providing
personal information is optional, but a
refusal to do so will result in the impossi-
bility of participating in the competition.
k. This competition is in no way a pri-
ze-based contest pursuant to art. 6 of
D.P.R. 430/2001.
l. Participants are responsible for the
truthfulness and accuracy of the perso-
nal information they have provided, and
the organiser assumes no responsibility
for inaccurate or false information. Re-
gardless, the organiser, with respect for
privacy laws, reserves the right to verify
the data provided, requesting a copy of
the personal identification card used at
the time of registration.
m. The Balouo Salo Organisation is not
responsible in the event that a partici-
pant or participants provide inaccurate
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Kengo Kuma Agostino Ghirardelli

Kengo Kuma & Associates SBGA
Tokyo, Paris, Bejing Milano

Diana Lopez Caramazana Urko Sanchez

UN Habitat Urko Sanchez Archtiects
Nairobi Nairobi, Madrid

Jean Paul Sebuhayi Uwase Noella Nibakuze

Mass Design Group Mass Design Group
Kigali Kigali
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 Toshiki Hirano Sebastiano D’Urso
University of Tokyo (Scientic Committee)
Tokyo University of Catania
Catania

Raoul Vecchio Moussa Souane

(Scientic Committee) (Scientic Committee)
Balouo Salo CCAI
Catania, Sedhiou Sedhiou

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SUPPORTED PROJECT
All registration fees and proceeds from
the competition will be donated to the
Balouo Salo Association, a non-profit or-
ganisation established with the goal of
solving environmental and social emer-
gencies and improving living conditions
in impoverished communities in develo-
ping countries, with a particular focus on
safeguarding the environment, health,
and culture. It is a volunteer and humani-
tarian association, founded on the princi-
ple of equality, with the ultimate objecti-
ve of creating self-sufficiency.
Among the projects that it supports are
the creation of an educational centre
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in Tanaff, a well with a solar-powered
pump and a water purification system
in the village of Sanoufily, and the con-
struction of a dam/bridge in the Tanaff
valley to combat the phenomenon of
saltwater intrusion that has devastated
the rice paddies and contaminated the
groundwater, causing health issues and
food shortages for thousands of people.
For more information on Balouo Salo
please visit www.balouosalo.com.
For more information about the project
“A bridge for Life” visit the website www.
balouosalo.com .
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KAIRA LOORO
Kaira Looro are words in the Mandinga
language. The Mandinka are the largest
ethnic group in the project area. Their
traditions date back centuries and are
characterised by a relationship with spiri-
tuality that focuses on the search for God.
“Kaira Looro” means “to build peace” or
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Winning project of the last edition
“architecture for peace”. It is not simply
the “creation” of architecture, but is rather
a state of being, an approach focused on
the creation of an inclusive and cohesive
environment in which peace reigns. Kaira
Looro is the connection to a culture, to a
spirituality and exploration of inwardness,
that is to be respectfully and humbly ma-
terialised into architecture.
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 ORGANIZATION PARTNER

ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS IN JURY

OFFICIAL MEDIA- PARTNER

MEDIA SPONSOR

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 PARTNERS & PRESS

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 Organized by Association Balouo Salo
to support humanitarian projects

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